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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.16 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.16 and 98.28 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.16 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.16 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.16 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 32,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447.55/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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